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 1. Cape Spear National Historic Site of Canada

Cape Spear Dr
St. John's, NL A1A 0A0

Category: Local Flavour

5.0 star rating
  6/18/2011 First to Review

Most easterly point in North America equals an incredibly interesting place to visit.

Lighthouses, lightkeepers homes, interpretation centre, cliffs, beautiful ocean views, wildlife, and an old gun battery from the WWII to explore.

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 2. Ches's Fish & Chips

8 Highland Dr
St John's, NL A1A 3C3
(709) 738-5022

Category: Fish & Chips

5.0 star rating
  6/18/2011 First to Review

Absolutely hands down THE best fish and chips in THE WORLD.

Trust me.

They also have amazing burgers, wings, chicken, and more.   Onion rings are a must.

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 3. The Burgundy Squid Cafe

Main Tickle, NL A0G 1R0
(709) 621-5555

Category: Seafood

5.0 star rating
  10/13/2011 First to Review

Heaven on Earth...And considering the location (The Change Islands) is in itself a little bit of Heaven ... double win!!!

A lovely cafe with walls and windows adorned with the works of local artists' paintings and glass sun catchers.  They also sell…More »

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 4. Mom's Place

48 Kenmount Rd
St John's, NL A1B 3P8
(709) 753-1653

Category: Fast Food

4.0 star rating
  6/18/2011 First to Review

Chips, dressing, and gravy.

Chips, dressing and gravy.

Cannot stress how good this is.  

Only one thing better than this in the world and that would be:
Chips, dressing, and gravy with a Pepsi.

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 5. Fluvarium

5 Nagel's Pl
St. John's, NL A1B 2C2
(709) 754-3474
4.0 star rating
  6/18/2011 First to Review

Fluvarium - a window on a stream

Nagel's Hill Brook, a tributary of Rennie's River, flows around the building so at the lower level, 9  viewing windows offer a glimpse of the various components of a river system. From shallow to deep or slow moving to…More »

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 6. Belbin's Grocery

85 Quidi Vidi Road
St. John's, NL A1A 1C2
(709) 576-7640

Categories: Caterers, Grocery

4.0 star rating
  6/25/2011

In the old days there were two types of Belbin's customers - customers that they had housekeys for and customers who used to leave their doors unlocked.  Belbins delivery would let themselves in and put away the frozen and perishable items.  Of…More »

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 7. Classic Cafe East

73 Duckworth Street
St. John's, NL A1C 1E6
(709) 726-4444

4.0 star rating
  10/5/2011

A lovely cafe nestled at one end of the St. John's downtown.   Don't let its size fool you, they can pack a whole lot of people into their well organised space, and the service is phenomenal. If you are super lucky, you'll have seat with a view.  If…More »

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 8. Gaze Seed Company (1987) Ltd

9 Buchanan Street
St. John's, NL A1C 4T7
(709) 722-4590
4.0 star rating
  10/7/2011 First to Review

Seeds glorious seeds.   Was glad to visit Gaze Seeds on my recent trip to Newfoundland as we brought back some great treats to plant in my garden here in Vancouver.  

Other than live plants, seeds are one of my favorite things.  I used to have a bit…More »

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 9. Fred's Records Tapes CDs

198 Duckworth St
St. John's, NL A1C 1G5
(709) 753-9191

Category: Music & DVDs

4.0 star rating
  10/8/2011

A record store is a record store is a record store....

Unless it's a legacy and a gem like Fred's.   Fred's is the kind of place that makes you want to order records, tapes, CDs, and DVDs even when the material is available to purchase or download…More »

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 10. The Rooms

9 Bonaventure Ave
St John's, NL A1C 3Y9
(709) 757-8000
4.0 star rating
  10/9/2011 First to Review

What can one say about the place that now houses the museum, the art gallery, and the archives.

A noted Canadian personna, who orginally hails from Newfoundland is reputed to have said:  "The Rooms looks like the box that the Basilica came in."

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 11. MUN Botanical Gardens

306 Mount Scio Rd
St John's, NL A1B 4L6
(709) 864-8590
4.0 star rating
  10/12/2011 First to Review

Beautiful gardens and large areas of wilderness to explore on trails rated between easy and moderate.  

Your self guided tour begins and ends at the main building adjacent to the parking lot.  This houses their administration offices, gift shop,…More »

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 12. Wild Horses Pub & Eatery

Portugal Cove-St Philips, NL A1M 2M4
(709) 895-7856

Categories: Bars, Cafes

4.0 star rating
  10/20/2011 First to Review

When you ask people in St. John's these days where the best fish and chips is they all say it's this place.  Except many cannot remember the name, because they haven't been there long perhaps.  Or maybe they've changed names?   Or maybe they've just…More »

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 13. St. John's International Airport

80 Terminal Access Rd
St John's, NL A1A 4Y3

Category: Airports

4.0 star rating
  10/25/2011

Only place in Canada where people CHEER when they land.   So for this alone you gotta give the place props.  Or jets.  Or helicopters... ;-)

Not a large airport, by any stretch of the imagination, but the departures set up I found a bit confusing.…More »

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 14. Tim Hortons

283 Portugal Cove Road
St. John's, NL A1B 2N8
(709) 739-5741

Category: Food

3.0 star rating
  10/28/2011 First to Review

From coast to coast, Canadians love their Timmies.

I like their food options.   Congrats on making a hash brown that isn't the same as everyone else's.  It might be thinner than an average hash brown but it's seasoned nicely and is less greasy than…More »

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 15. Merlo's Press & Bean

291 Water St
St John's, NL A1C 1C2
(709) 753-2457

Category: Canadian (New)

3.0 star rating
  10/29/2011

Decent place for a meal.  They have a nice setup to deal with the lunch crowd.   Something for everyone.

It wasn't the lunch hour when we went, so we missed the usual crowd.  Perhaps this is why the waiter decided not to write down our order.  I have…More »

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 16. Mary Brown's

108 Trans Canada Hiwy
Gander, NL A1V 1W7
(709) 651-2020

Category: Fast Food

4.0 star rating
  11/1/2011 First to Review

Let's run away to Gander and  Get Mary'd!!!

Funny story.  I was visiting St. John's for a few weeks.  I'd tried to make plans with a dear friend of mine but our schedules seemed to be in conflict.   Then while travelling the province enroute to The…More »

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 17. D&E Variety

South Island
Change Islands, NL A0G 1R0
(709) 621-3336
4.0 star rating
  11/17/2011 First to Review

Great store located on the South Island of The Change Islands.

Place is jam packed full of everything.  If you don't see something you want or need, just ask one of the staff and likely after a short pause to consider the request, they'll be off to…More »

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 18. J Korean Restaurant

194 Duckworth St
St John's, NL A1C 1G3
(709) 579-1133

Category: Korean

4.0 star rating
  12/11/2011

When visiting family, we found out that St. John's now has a Korean restaurant!  We love Korean food, my daughter has travelled there and we were super anxious to try it and share the experience with the family we were visiting, namely my Mom ! :-)

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 19. T.L.P Restaurant

94 Main St
Change Islands, NL A0G 1R0
(709) 621-3381

Category: Canadian (New)

3.0 star rating
  1/6/2012 First to Review

**Family restaurant**  Feels like home.

Located at the end of the road, we theorized that T.L.P might stand for The Lookout Point.  However as it turns out, T.L.P are the initials of the owner's three children.  *Family restaurant*

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 20. Sobeys

272 Torbay Rd
St John's, NL A1A 2G3
(709) 753-7626
4.0 star rating
  2/3/2012 First to Review

Sobeys.... you have a place in my heart.  Somehow...

You've got everything needed from a large grocery store, and somehow you are more.  Helpful, friendly staff, some of whom have been around for years.  Like a family.

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 21. The Rower

Quidi Vidi Lake
Quidi Vidi Lake, NL

5.0 star rating
  2/8/2012 First to Review

Rower you inspire me.

Constant, straining against the oar, relentless against nature, determined, steely, strong and unweilding.

This bronze sculpture captures well the spirit of The Rower - a constant figure at Quidi Vidi lakeside.  History seeps into…More »

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 22. Toya International Market & Specialty Store

107 Long's Hill
St John's, NL A1C 1V4
(709) 579-0999

Categories: Caribbean, Grocery

4.0 star rating
  2/14/2012 First to Review

International Market & Speciality store, indeed!!!  Very small store but if you are looking for a unique ingredient there is a good chance you'll find it here.   Tinned goods, frozen items, sauces, spices, and selection of produce.  If it isn't open…More »

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 23. Downtown Comics

141 Duckworth Street
St. John's, NL A1C 1E9
(709) 738-2933
4.0 star rating
  2/17/2012 First to Review

Yay! for Comic Stores.  This one is a great one!  

Comics, graphic novels, games, figurines and collectibles.  Bright shop.  Well organised location.   Service is friendly and helpful.  

Yay!  I'm a fan!

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 24. Kent

10 Stavanger Dr
St. John's, NL A1A 5E8
(709) 758-2500

Category: Home & Garden

3.0 star rating
  2/18/2012 First to Review

Well stocked.  Very helpful customer service from most of the staff.   Conveniently located and always lots of parking!

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 25. Quik Way

North Island
Change Islands, NL
(709) 621-4561

Category: Home Services

3.0 star rating
  2/23/2012 First to Review

Beer store and lottery.

Well stocked freezers in a row.  Groceries.  Produce.  

Like most of the stores here, supplies arrive once a week.  Great stock of staples, but occasionally the perishable items can run low.   Island life! Gotta love it!

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 26. Afterwords Book Store

245 Duckworth Street
St. John's, NL A1C 1G8
(709) 753-4690

Category: Bookstores

4.0 star rating
  3/6/2012 First to Review

Great book store downtown.  Wonderful collection of new and used.  

The owner is very knowledgeable and can generally find you something useful and interesting.   Custom orders and requests are always possible.  Leave your name and number and they'll…More »

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 27. Kenny's Pond Park

Kenny's Pond
St John's, NL

Category: Parks

4.0 star rating
  4/7/2012 First to Review

Kenny's Pond - we go back a long way.

When I was a little girl and my sister and I were new to the city - you were the pond in our backyard.  Your bugs, and fish and plants were our playground .

Growing up you were the pond down the street - where we…More »

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 28. Canadian Tire Associate Stores

60 Av Elizabeth
St. John's, NL A1A 1W4
(709) 722-1860

Category: Tires

3.0 star rating
  4/12/2012 First to Review

Landmark in St. John's.  This place has been around for eons.   It was in this parking lot that I learned to drive, my dinosaur.  YES!  That is how long it has been here!

Decent selection and service.

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 29. Downhome Shoppe and Gallery

303 Water Street
St. John's, NL A1C 1B9
(709) 722-2970

Category: Art Galleries

4.0 star rating
  4/13/2012 First to Review

All things crafty and touristy.  

As they'd say in Newfenese:  "Best kinda stuff by'e"

I'm not one for buying touristy stuff, or to bring home gifts to those who didn't come on my vacation with me.  So the reason I come to places like this isn't to do…More »

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 30. Holland Nurseries

401 Torbay Rd
St. John's, NL A1A 5C9
(709) 726-1283

Category: Florists

4.0 star rating
  4/17/2012 First to Review

Holland Nurseries.  Another St. John's landmark.

Wonderful nursery:  great product, helpful and warm staff.  Pricing is decent.  

Staff is well trained and many of them are extremely knowledgeable about plants and gardening.   If you have questions,…More »

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 31. Staples Business Depot

34 Stavanger Drive
St. John's, NL A1A 5E8
(709) 753-4920
3.0 star rating
  4/19/2012 First to Review

A-OK

Staples with all its lovely home and office supplies and equipment.  

Decent service.

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